- Patients must not have received treatment for their myeloid disorder within 2 weeks of beginning the trial; treatments include the use of chemotherapy, hematopoietic growth factors, and biologic therapy such as monoclonal antibodies; the exception is the use of hydroxyurea for patients with WBC > 10 x 103/:L; this duration of time appears adequate for wash out due to the relatively short-acting nature of most anti-leukemia agents